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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1937
Page
3
Experts estimate over 1,000,000 overseas visitors will come to Britain this year, with about 300,000 for the coronation on May 12. Tourism revenue could reach 250 to 500 million dollars as resorts prepay for sales, hotels fill, and guides train for multilingual tours.
The survey by Dr. Theodore Lentz of Washington University contrasts opinions of 100 non graduates and 100 graduates on race, morality, and education. It shows non graduates favor affirmative responses on many questions while graduates favor systemic changes and views on freedom of teaching and athletics.
Brighten living rooms with colorful slip covers for chairs and sofas. The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers a 15 cent booklet, Making Slip Covers Successfully, detailing measuring yardage cutting fitting and finishing for a professional look.
The speaker notes that non-college persons are more impressed with white racial superiority and the current government type. They appear more militaristic and less skeptical about humanity, arguing that non-college groups show stronger adherence to racial hierarchy and government satisfaction.
R Bruce Etheridge heads a state ad program funded by 1937 lawmakers to make North Carolina known nationwide. A 250000 appropriation will fund a broad, advisory panel driven campaign with a national newspaper and magazine push and possible 1938 state exposition follow up. Local groups including hotels railroads and chambers will appoint members to guide spending. The plan aims to involve every sector and avoid waste as it builds NC recognition.
Gov Hoey backs a dignified state campaign to draw investors and home seekers, stressing intelligent persistent efforts over flashy marketing. Etheridge will outline scenic and vacation features and industry opportunities while avoiding favoritism to any single group. The plan mirrors Florida and California successes but remains慎慎ly directed toward broad appeal.
In Houston four men faced aggravated assault charges after overpowering Rex Osborn, a crippled poet who sells writings on downtown streets. His beard and hair, valued as his only livelihood, were cut off by four roisterers who later promised a dollar a day until hair regrew but failed to pay.
Paris reports Chemin de Fer de Est launches station suggestion boxes to capture passenger complaints and ideas. 20 staff sort 70 to 80 letters daily, three month run, with emphasis on late trains, altered schedules under new social laws, and holiday rates cuts up to 50 to 60 percent. Many ideas seek comfort upgrades, seating, air conditioning, and even bars or movie cars while some propose separate compartments by class, gender, or occupation.
Ithaca New York United Press Cornell university will add 30 McMullen funded engineering scholarships next fall for U S high school graduates and preparatory school graduates. Each scholarship pays 1200 yearly, distributed as 300 per year and will span all regions to reach every part of the country.
Ames report shows diagonal rotation can double tire life after tests reveal uneven wear patterns. Study cites improved tread evenness and longer service between replacements across multiple tire brands and car models.
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